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Kaemmer Family History

Kaemmer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Klemmer, Kammer, Kemmer, Kummer, Kamber, Hammer, Kamler, Kemper

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Where is the Kaemmer family from?

You can see how Kaemmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaemmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaemmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Kaemmer families living in New York. This was about 59% of all the recorded Kaemmer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kaemmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaemmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kaemmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaemmer. 24% of Kaemmer men worked as a Painter and 100% of Kaemmer women worked as a Saleslady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    24%
  • Motorman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Kaemmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Kaemmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaemmer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 85 immigration records available for the last name Kaemmer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 112 military records available for the last name Kaemmer. For the veterans among your Kaemmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaemmer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kaemmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kaemmer in 1963 was 80, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaemmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaemmer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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